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Dow to Present Developments in NORDEL Hydrocarbon Rubber at ACS Rubber Expo
Friday 03. October 2008 - Dow Elastomers, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), will present its latest technical developments in NORDEL MG Hydrocarbon Rubber at the ACS Rubber Expo, held October 14-16, 2008, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.
Dow scientists will present three papers that demonstrate how Dow applies its material science expertise to help solve customers most challenging issues. Dows point man on innovation – B. First and his team of experts, will also be available to discuss innovative rubber-related technology and products from Dow Elastomers.
Dow will present the following papers during the Technical Meeting Program:
“New Methodology for Defect Characterization in EPDM,” by Brian Walther (Oct. 14, Session B – New Commercial Developments)
“Molecular Structure and Processing Characteristics of a Granular Gas-phase Metallocene EPDM Rubber,” by Wenbin Liang (Oct. 15, Session C – Advances in Rubber Processing)
“Designs for Sustainable NORDEL Hydrocarbon Rubber EPDM Manufacturing Processes and Products,” co-chaired by Arnis U. Paeglis and Rajan G. Vara (Oct. 16, Session B – Heat, Fluid and Flame-Resistant Elastomers)
“We are investing in research and development to offer our customers value-creating, differentiated products that meet their specific needs,” said Manfred Holzleg, global thermosets market manager, Dow Elastomers. “Excellent performance and unmatched processing advantages have long been the trademarks of NORDEL Hydrocarbon Rubber products. Our sharp focus on innovation ensures that we continue to provide solutions to help our customers B. First in solving the challenges of their most demanding applications.”